POSSIBLE ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN COVID-19: A BRIEF REVIEW
Dr. Atul M Desai
, Dr. Chirag Desai , Dr. Hemshree Desai , Anjuman Mansuri , Jital Desai
Covid19, ACE enzyme,Traditional Medicine, Immunomodulator, Antiviral Activity
Currently entire world is under the threat and suffering from the infectious disease known as COVID19. Recently world health organization also accepted that viral diseases are serious health issue for the world. Within this time line various literatures published on epidemiology and pathophysiology which suggest its major and largest single strand RNA virus damaging the respiratory system in humans. No therapeutic options available to cure the infection in till date which increases the mortality rate across the countries. Currently there is no antiviral treatments have been approved, several approaches have been proposed such as lopinavir / ritonavir, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. India is a hub for traditional alternative system of medicine and therefore possibility to find solution to fight against Covid19 is obviously possible amongst the sources. The current review emphasize on various medicinal plants having potential to be considered as part of formulation or used safely in prevention and management of infectious disease. The information collected from data source available on internet, correlation with bronchial activity and ACE enzyme, antioxidant, immunomodulator activity, cardio tonic and most importantly it executes antiviral and antimicrobial activity that are scrutinized and discussed. Major emphasize given on onion, garlic, ginger, neem, pineapple, kiwi, papaya, pomegranate, piper longum, myrobalan, guduchi, shatavari, jaiphal, jivanti, peppermint. The current situation demand proper herbal drug utilization to prepare the population immunity to fight against the infection. The review will help the entire population to refresh their faith and knowledge regarding traditional medicines.
"POSSIBLE ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN COVID-19: A BRIEF REVIEW", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 4, page no.205 - 209, April-2020, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2004034.pdf
Volume 5
Issue 4,
April-2020
Pages : 205 - 209
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_191618
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2004034
Downloads: 000347309
Research Area: Pharmacy
Country: Vyara, GUJARAT, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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